FFmpeg vs Google: Twitter drama explained by FFmpeg developer (who runs the FFmpeg X account)

1. 1. Google generated controversy by using AI to publicly report security vulnerabilities in FFmpeg.
2. 2. Some security researchers exhibit an aggressive tone, over-prioritizing vulnerabilities in niche, old codecs.
3. 3. Large corporations frequently expect free and urgent support from volunteer open-source projects.
4. 4. The incentives for discovering bugs are misaligned with those for open-source project maintenance.
5. 5. FFmpeg's "spicy" social media approach has successfully increased awareness and support for the project.